Cystoseira baccata extract

AKA: Alga
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Cystoseira Baccata Extract is the extract of the Alga, Cystoseira baccata
Family
Fucaceae
Plant Part
Whole Plant
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A brown seaweed extract used historically in Celtic and European coastal regions as food and folk remedy. Contemporary skincare formulations use it for its fucoidan polysaccharides and mineral-rich profile for skin hydration and antioxidant benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Moderate Irritant
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR